Selections From the Purchases and Stock of the Late George D. Smith, Part Two: Sold by Order of His Estate; John C. Tomlinson, Esq., Henry G. Wiley, Esq., Attorneys (Classic Reprint)

This book delves into a rich array of selections from the Arbury Library of Sir Francis Newdigate -Newdegate, first offered for sale at auction in London and later withdrawn and sold to book collector George D. Smith. These books have been recently received from London and stand as a testament to the library's impeccable taste and remarkable condition. The collection boasts a first edition of Herrick's treasured Hesperides, which likely spent its entire existence before this moment in the Arbury Library. Other volumes, such as a magnificent Baskerville Press edition of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, showcase the library's devotion to exceptional quality. The collection holds particular significance for its insights into the literary landscape of its time, preserving works by Shakespearean contemporaries like Beaumont and Fletcher. Through these selections, readers are invited to explore a bygone era of literary history and discover the remarkable treasures that have been preserved for generations.